CVE-2026-23760
Description
SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset API. The force-reset-password endpoint permits anonymous requests and fails to verify the existing password or a reset token when resetting system administrator accounts. An unauthenticated attacker can supply a target administrator username and a new password to reset the account, resulting in full administrative compromise of the SmarterMail instance. NOTE: SmarterMail system administrator privileges grant the ability to execute operating system commands via built-in management functionality, effectively providing administrative (SYSTEM or root) access on the underlying host.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:smartertools:smartermail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:smartertools:smartermail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <100.0.9511
- (no CPE)range: <9511
- (no CPE)range: 0
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References
6- labs.watchtowr.com/attackers-with-decompilers-strike-again-smartertools-smartermail-wt-2026-0001-auth-bypass/nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.huntress.com/blog/smartermail-account-takeover-leading-to-rcenvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smartertools-smartermail-authentication-bypass-via-password-reset-apinvdThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalognvdUS Government Resource
- www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/currentnvdRelease Notes
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